I’m Natalie.

I am a 22 year old photographer based in Chicago. My whole life I have been obsessed with documentation in every form - from collecting old boarding passes and lunch box notes to claiming my mom’s cameras as my own.

My love for capturing memories took root when I bought my first disposable film camera as a sophomore in high school. I was (and still am) very much inspired by Indy Blue and the way she manages to make life look like a movie. I made my first Indy-inspired end-of-the-year video in 2019 and after saving up paycheck after paycheck from my after school job at an ice cream shop, I bought the infamous Canon g7x. I quickly became known as the “camera friend” and making those videos is still one of my favorite ways to exercise my creativity.

About two years ago I decided to try my luck as a professional photographer. I began setting up mini sessions with friends and family, teaching myself how to shoot manually along the way. I quickly learned that editing is my favorite part of the process - there’s something so satisfying about watching your work go from its raw to final version. I have always been a storyteller at my core and my goal is to bring that “life is a movie” energy to every shoot, no matter the occasion.

I am a deeply visual person. While much of my inspiration comes from cinematography (think Wes Anderson and Luca Guadagnino), I possess an ever-searching eye for the little details that pull a story together and make the photos unique to you. I strive daily to create things that make people feel.

I hope that in choosing me to capture your memories, we can create something truly meaningful and everlasting.